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White House urges crackdown on U.S. telecomd after massive Chinese hack


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, December 27th 2024 at 14:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The White House urged the FCC to force U.S. telecoms to improve security after nine were breached in the "Salt Typhoon" Chinese hacking campaign.

The White House has called for a crackdown on U.S. telecommunications companies following a massive cyberattack attributed to Chinese hackers, which compromised the personal data of millions of Americans. The breach, which exploited vulnerabilities in the telecom sector's infrastructure, has raised significant national security concerns. In response, the administration is pushing for stricter cybersecurity measures, including enhanced monitoring, mandatory reporting of breaches, and the adoption of advanced security protocols to safeguard critical infrastructure. This incident underscores the growing threat of state-sponsored cyber espionage and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity defenses in the telecommunications industry.

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